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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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Criminal Assault The Parkes Case Second Trial Opens

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

Granted a new trial after their conviction in November last of a capital assault on a girl, Bertie Chas, Littler, aged 36; his brother,…

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The Police Head Retirement Soon? Who Will Succeed?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 5

There is much speculation in police and Government circles as to who will succeed Mr. James Mitchell, Commissioner of Police,…

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P.P. Board Prosecutions. Drovers Before the Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 5

Several drovers in charge of sheep and owners were charged before Mr. Adams, P.M., at the Police Court yesterday morning with failing to travel…

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Chinaman to Face Murder Charge at Dubbo Supreme Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 4

In the Dubbo Supreme Court on Wednesday next, a Chinaman, Har Chock Ting, commonly known as Willy Chong, will face the charge…

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Criminal Assault The Parkes Case Second Trial Opens

Western Age · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

Granted a now trial after their conviction in November last of a capital assault on a girl, Bertie Chas. Littler, aged 36; his brother…

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Costly Tennis Court Improvements

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 4

The work on the Gilgandra Park Tennis Club courts, which was decided on at the recent general meeting, is proceeding, and the three old…

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The Police Head Retirement Soon? Who Will Succeed?

Western Age · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

There is much speculation in police and Government circlet as to who will succeed Mr. James Mitchell, Commissioner of Police…

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Eumungerie Echoes New Tennis Season at Court of King Football

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 4

The weather still continues to be warm and fine. Seeding operations are general. Personal Pars…

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Father Charged for Murder of Son. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

Alfred Wright Ellis (52) was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court this morning for the alleged murder of his son, Edwad Maurice Ellis, the well…

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Outing the Land Sharks. "Go Getters" Not Wanted Police Active. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

Three men were arrested last night upon a conspiracy charge in connection with land sales. This brings the total of alleged land swindlers or "go…

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, April 12

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 6

THE following cases were brought before Police Magistrate Adams at the Wellington Police Court on Friday last…

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Charged with Embezze[?] Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

Melba Gearin (33), ledge[?]er, was charged with having f[?] ulently embezzled the sum of [?] belonging to R. H. Gordon and [?]…

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Alleged Murder. Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

Adeline Westreet (41) and [?] Lair (24) have been arrested [?] Wangaratta, the former for [?] murder of a single woman in a [?]…

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Alleged Murder [?]man to race Charge Quite Happy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

At present an [?]mate of the Dubbo Gaol is liar Chock. Trug or[?] who will face the charge of murder at, the Dubbo…

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Alleged Murder Man and Woman Arrested ADALAIDE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

West Set (11) and Violet laird(21) were arrested at Wangaratta, Victoria, the former for alleged murder of a single women in a private hospital…

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[?] FINED Men on Premises Another Police Victory

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

[?] some men had not wandered on to premises recently, Ernest [?], licensee of the [?], would not have been…

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After Hours on Licensed Premises Interesting Court Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 4

Because it was alleged that he had been in the Castlereagh Hotel during prohibited hours, William Cleary appeared before P.M…

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Lady Book-keeper Faces Court Charges Embezzlement of 4- SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

At the Central Police Court today Melds Garin (33), A ledgerkeeper, was charged with having fraudently, embezzled 1- belonging to R. H…

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Police Still Active Against Land Sharks Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 1

The police are continuing their campaign against land swindlers (known as "go-getters"). Yesterday, two detectives arrested two suspects at…

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Trangie Police Court—[?]4

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 6

At the Trangie Police Court, on Friday last, before H. M. Blackmore, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—…

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